Donating in the usa or canada

Fida aims to bring hope and a better future to all, especially to children living in poverty. We also do relief work in crisis areas and respond to natural disasters.

Together we can bring hope for people and communities.
Donate to support our mission, development or humanitarian work. Your Donation Makes a Difference.

Please indicate what the payment is for:

Ukraine Aid
Foor for Life
Fida Missions
Fida Development cooperation
Humanitarian assistance and emergency relief

Donating in the USA or Canada – specific instructions

United States

Through your organization/church:

They will forward the funds to Fida International.
Indicate what the payment is for. (For example Ukraine Aid, Foor for Life or Fida (it will be used where the need is the greatest)

By Cheque:

Fida International (FGC, Friends of the Great Commission)
PO Box 6305,
Colorado Springs, CO 80934
USA

Online payments:

https://friendsgc.com/fida-internation al

Canada

Through your organization/church:

They will forward the funds to Fida International Canada.
Indicate what the payment is for. (For example Ukraine Aid, Food for Life, Fida (it will be used where the need is the greatest)

By Cheque:

Name: The Great Commission Foundation
Address: PO Box 14006, Abbotsford, B.C. V2T 0B4, Canada
Memo line: Due to the compliance initiative all cheques must be made out to The Great Commission Foundation with your fund name or number in the memo line: Fida International (Canada) 642

Online payments:

https://gcfcanada.com/fida-international-canad a

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